- Foreigners in Bangladesh increase spending on credit cards
- DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
- Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
- ‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
- EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
- British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
- Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
- Night temperature may drop in parts of country
- Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
- "Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
- OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
- Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
- Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
- Govt reaffirms zero tolerance on shrine attacks, urges complaints
- BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products
- Met office assumes dry weather nationwide
- Marma girl's accident injury being propagated as communal murder
- Tarique seeks prayers for mother
- Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
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Business owners push to close businesses due to rising costs
Business owners are dealing with the burden of higher operating costs. High inflation and reduced purchasing power have caused a decline in the sales of goods and services, creating conflicting challenges for them. As a result, they are not inclined to make new investments. Instead, they are...
21 government-backed fighters killed in Bandits ambush in Nigeria
At least 21 government-backed fighters have been killed in an ambush by bandits in Nigerias northwest Katsina State. Katsina police spokesman Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu told the AFP news agency on Saturday that a convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from paying condolences to the family of...
Britain’s treasury chief on China visit to revive businesses
Britains treasury chief kicked off a visit to China on Saturday aimed at boosting economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the UKs Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing. British finance minister Rachel Reeves, who is traveling with a delegation of...
ACC finds evidence of graft, power abuse by Hasina
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found clear evidence of corruption and power abuse by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain told reporters Wednesday. So far, the ACC investigation team has gathered substantial information confirming Hasinas complicity...
5 killed in train-microbus collision
Five people were killed and at least four others were injured when a train hit a microbus in Faridpur today (Jan 7) causing it to fall into a nearby pond. The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately. The accident occurred around 11:30am at the Munshibazar area in...
Algerian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh: Envoy
Algerian entrepreneurs are keen to invest in Bangladesh in order to strengthen economic ties. Algerian Ambassador in Dhaka Adelouahab Saidani made the remarks when he called on Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin at his secretariat office in the city. Saidani said there is a market for all...
Small businesses concerned over potential TikTok ban
The possible TikTok ban has sparked concerns for millions of small businesses that use the platform for growth and marketing. Desiree Hill, owner of Crowns Corner Mechanic in Conyers, Georgia, started her journey as a mobile mechanic. TikTok videos showcasing her work quickly gained attention,...
Media trials allegedly used to destroy economy
A domestic and foreign conspiracy is being blamed for efforts to destabilize countrys economy, particularly targeting the banking sector and private industries. A group, disguised as patriots, is reportedly behind a media campaign designed to damage key financial institutions, with some experts...
Recession not easing, raw material imports fall
Countrys trade has ground to a halt as the raw material imports fell to $5.27 billion in November, a sharp decline from $5.6 billion in the same month last year. This marks a troubling sign for the economy, as a reduction in imports is expected to fuel inflation and push up commodity prices....
Major bushfire in southeast Australia expected to burn for weeks
Thousands of people in six towns near Grampians National Park, located about 230 kilometers west of Melbourne in Victoria, were instructed to evacuate on Friday and Saturday as a bushfire threatened homes and lives. Those who left the towns due to the fire have been warned they may be away from...
Tongi Bailey Bridge snaps, truck falls into river
The Tongi Bailey Bridge abruptly broke down in the pre-dawn hours Saturday causing a truck to fall into the Turag river below. No casualties were reported. Police have said steps will be taken following investigation. Traffic movement over the bridge has remained suspended, and the Gazipur...
52 killed in 2 bus accidents in central Afghanistan
Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed at least 52 people and injured 68, a provincial official said Thursday. The accidents happened in Ghazni province on the same highway between the capital Kabul and southern Kandahar city late...
Labuschagne, Head propel Australia into lead over India
Marnus Labuschagne roared back to form with a gritty 64 and Travis Head slammed an unbeaten 53 as Australia edged into the lead in the day-night second Test against India on Saturday, reports BSS. In front of a big Adelaide Oval crowd, the hosts resumed on 86-1 in reply to Indias 180 after...
11 convicted in Nepal Airlines airbus scam, extradition issues arise
The notorious Nepal Airlines Airbus procurement case, involving corruption over the purchase of two Airbus A330s in 2017, remains far from resolved. On Thursday, the Special Court convicted 11 individuals, including four senior Nepali officials, in connection with the deal that allegedly cost the...
Four dead, 20 injured in bus-truck collision on Dinajpur highway
At least four people, including two drivers, were killed and 20 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Dinajpur on Friday morning, according to police. The accident took place around 8:30 a.m. at the Chakai intersection on the Dinajpur-Panchagarh highway, said Abdul...
Private investment a national priority: CA’s Special Envoy
Chief Advisers Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi on Monday said increasing private investment is a national priority and it holds the key to a full spectrum of challenges from jobs to inflation, reports UNB. He said this at an inter-authority, inter-ministerial coordination meeting on investment...
Generative AI transforms from novelty to essential business tool, survey finds
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving from a curiosity to a critical asset, with more companies incorporating it into their daily operations. This shift is highlighted in a recent report by Wharton School experts and marketing consultancy GBK Collective, titled Growing Up:...
Emirates unveils its first A350 aircraft
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai on Wednesday. The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates fleet since 2008. Apart from its newly delivered A350, Emirates operates two other aircraft...
Chief Adviser urges top business executives to team up with govt
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged top executives of multinational companies operating in Bangladesh to team up with the government to advocate and promote Bangladesh to potential investors and ensure business opportunities expanded in the country. As a team, we have to work...
School bus careens off cliff in Peru, kills 11
Authority said that eleven people are dead after a bus full of students, teachers and parents plunged off a cliff side road in Peru, reports BSS. According to Perus Andina news agency, the bus, carrying 57 people, collided head on with a van before veering off the road on Saturday. We have 11...
Traders face escalated risk of default once again
Industrial production has sharply declined, and export income has been severely disrupted, bringing business and trade to a near standstill. Multiple pressures, including political instability, have contributed to this economic downturn. Among these challenges, a key factor is the reduction in the...
Indefinite transport strike in Benapole reaches day 2
Commuters experienced significant hardships on Sunday as the indefinite transport strike in Benapole, led by long-route bus owners, stretched into its second day. No long-distance buses operated between Benapole and Dhaka, leaving passengers stranded. The transport owners initiated the strike on...
Businesses struggle to survive amid ongoing Israeli raids
Lina al-Khalil has fled her south Beirut home to escape escalating Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, but she still returns daily to the bombarded area to keep the family business running. Its more important than my house, said the pharmacist, in her 50s, of the business she inherited from her father...
Interim government confirms no plans to shut down businesses
The interim government has assured the public that no business establishments in the country will be closed, emphasizing that businesses will remain operational. Government officials have reiterated their commitment to supporting the economy by fostering investment and creating job opportunities....
All city buses to operate under Dhaka Nagar Paribahan
All buses in Dhaka will now operate under Dhaka Nagar Paribahan, a move aimed at bringing order to the citys chaotic mass transport system. If a company wants to operate buses on a route, they will have to do it under Dhaka Nagar Paribahan, said Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator and Bus...
4 including former IGP Shahidul remanded in connection with fatal bus fire that killed 8 passengers
A Comilla court has granted a two-day remand for former IGP Shahidul Haque, Joint Secretary Kibria, and Burichang Awami League leader Zahirul Islam Selim in connection with the deaths of eight bus passengers in a fire in Chauddagram, Comilla. The ruling was made following a hearing on Monday,...
Australia bowled out for 163 in 2nd ODI against Pakistan
Haris Rauf put on a brilliant display of fast bowling, claiming five wickets for 29 runs as Australia was bowled out for just 163 in the second One-Day International against Pakistan on Friday. Raufs relentless pace dismantled the Australian batting line-up, leaving them with a challenging total to...
Media should stay more vigilant: ICB chairman
The chairman of the state-owned investment organisation, Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Abu Ahmed, has said that reports or articles published in the media that harm businesses, industrial entrepreneurs, and the public should not be published. He urged the media to exercise caution...